He was born July 9, 1969, in Elkhart to Ray and Mildred (Hayes) Ward. On June 1, 2006, in Elkhart, he married Brenda L. Sutterby.

She survives, along with his mother, Mildred Ward of Elkhart; two sisters, Jennifer (Danny) Harper of Hemet, Calif., and Michelle (Fred) Genslinger of Elkhart; and two brothers, Ray (Kathy) Ward of Munford, Tenn., and Mike (Michelle) Ward of Hemet.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Ward, who died in 2001.

Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today and one hour prior to the 11 a.m. Friday funeral service, all at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart. The Rev. Ray Caudill of Willowdale Church of Christ will officiate. Burial and graveside services will follow in Rice Cemetery.

Mr. Ward worked in the RV industry for many years, most recently for Four Winds as a service technician. He was a 1987 graduate of Memorial High School, enjoyed working on cars and was always ready to help friends and family. He was a jack-of-all-trades and enjoyed anything that went fast.

Mr. Ward enjoyed riding his dirt bikes, ATVs and being with his friends.

Memorials may be given to CAPS (Child And Parent Services), 1000 W. Hively Ave., Elkhart, IN 46517. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.billingsfuneralhome.com